# The Best Things to Do in Des Moines This Weekend: Festivals, Markets, and Live Music

- **Subtitle**: Festival season has quietly started — here’s what people are actually booking in Des Moines
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

Festivals have officially taken over this weekend in Des Moines. You can feel it in the group chats: people aren’t asking “what’s going on?” so much as “which one are you going to?” From vintage treasure hunts to serious guitar nerdery, the city’s weekends are quietly orbiting around a tight little cluster of events that everyone seems to be saving, sharing, and not-so-casually bragging about.

The real gravitational pull right now is out at the Iowa State Fairgrounds 4H Building, where Junk Jubilee is the one you book first. It’s the kind of all-day rummage fantasy where you tell yourself you’re “just looking” and somehow leave with a mid-century lamp, three enamel pins, and a chair you definitely don’t have space for. The crowd is a mix of hardcore pickers, Etsy sellers on the hunt, and normal people who just want their house to look accidentally cool. If you like your weekends with a side of nostalgia and light cardio, this is your move.

Over in Sherman Hill, Hoyt Sherman Place Theater is doing what it does best: quietly stacking the calendar with the sort of shows that superfans build their whole weekend around. Rupert Boyd is the connoisseur pick — the one for people who still care about how a single guitar can fill an entire room. It’s more "lean in and listen" than "shout over the bar" energy, ideal if you’re not in the mood for chaos but still want to feel like you did something cultured with your Saturday night.

And then there’s Easterseals Iowa & Camp Sunnyside, which has become the city’s go-to for feel-good festival energy without the downtown parking headache. The events out there draw regulars — families, volunteers, and people who like their weekend plans to come with a side of doing-something-good. It’s outdoorsy, social, and just structured enough that you don’t have to over-plan. If you’re trying to please a mixed group chat (kids, parents, that one friend who insists on nature), this is where you aim the car.

Here’s how to play your weekend:

- Junk Jubilee at the Iowa State Fairgrounds 4H Building – Big-day-out energy, best for treasure hunters, DIY types, and anyone who loves a good rummage.
- Rupert Boyd at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater – A focused, intimate night for music lovers who actually listen, not just post the ticket stub.
- Festivals at Easterseals Iowa & Camp Sunnyside – Laid-back, outdoorsy vibes with a community feel; bring the friend group, the kids, or the parents.

If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in Des Moines, you’re basically choosing your festival personality: vintage hunter, concert purist, or wholesome-camp-energy. Pick one, commit, and you’ll have more to talk about on Monday than the weather.

## Festivals Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Iowa State Fair in the heart of Des Moines, IA
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/rod-stewart-at-iowa-state-fair/2400029365327333
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Capital City PrideFest 2026
  - **Description**: Capital City PrideFest returns to Downtown Des Moines for a full weekend of celebration, community, and Pride.

Join us June 12–14 in the Historic East Village for three days of live music, community programming, family activities, food vendors, and one o
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/capital-city-pridefest-2026/200029827347118
  - **Venue**: Historic East Village
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  - **Categories**: music, health-wellness, entertainment, festivals, it, lgbt-pride, performances, live-music, parades, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Lainey Wilson, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Iowa State Fair in vibrant Des Moines, IA, this event promise
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lainey-wilson/2300029376685825
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: 18th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival
  - **Description**: The sizzle returns on April 18th legendary Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival celebrates its 18th edition at the High Life Lounge & El Bait Shop!About this EventThe Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival is heading back to where it all b
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/18th-blue-ribbon-bacon-festival/100001984323494990
  - **Venue**: The High Life Lounge
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  - **Price**: USD 70
  - **Categories**: festivals, contests, music, entertainment, parties, live-music, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Hardy Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair
  - **Description**: Don't miss the Hardy concert at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hardy-tickets-des-moines-ia-iowa-state-fair/200029516606813
  - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, sports, art, theatre, parties
- **Event Name**: CelebrAsian 2026: The Story of US
  - **Description**: CelebrAsian 2026: The Story of US
23rd Annual Asian Heritage Festival 

15 Villages (Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Micronesian, Burmese, Nepalese, Tai Dam, Thai, and Vietnamese)

Authentic & Fusion Foo
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/celebrasian-2026-the-story-of-us/200029679186907
  - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, health-wellness, art, performances, sports, food-drinks, fashion, cooking, entertainment, mid-autumn-festivals
- **Event Name**: Wicked
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Wicked, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable c
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  - **Date**: Tue Sep 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wicked/2300028182490610
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Hardy with McCoy Moore at Iowa State Fair
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Hardy with McCoy Moore at Iowa State Fair, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Iowa State Fair in vibrant Des Moines, IA transfo
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hardy-with-mccoy-moore-at-iowa-state-fair/2400029526740937
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Des Moines Arts Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 2 Spots Left!!! 🎉 Interested in being a vendor?  

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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 04:00 am – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-arts-festival-2026/200029351647355
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Arts Festival
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade Commemorates America 250!
  - **Description**: https://dva.iowa.gov/events/veterans-day-iowa-state-fair-parade-america-250
Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade Celebrates America 250 
The annual Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade will celebrate America 250 this year Aug. 17th at 11a.m.,
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  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-veterans-day-at-the-iowa-state-fair-parade-commemorates-america-250/200029724091738
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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  - **Categories**: parades
- **Event Name**: Junk Jubilee
  - **Description**: Junk Jubilee is a bi-annual pop up event that happens in April & November at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.  Curated vintage vendors from all over the Midwest bring their finds for a great vintage experience all under one roof! Junk Jubilee
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/junk-jubilee/200029613592022
  - **Venue**: iowa state fairgrounds 4H building
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  - **Categories**: pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Greek Food Fair 2026!
  - **Description**: Find your inner OPA at the 46th annual Greek Food Fair, 
June 5th – 7th!

Greek culture comes alive as you immerse yourself in a weekend of music, dancing, and of course, the delicious flavors of Greek food!

So, mark your calendar today for one of Des Mo
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/greek-food-fair-2026/200029787928501
  - **Venue**: 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311
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- **Event Name**: Goodguys Car Show
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Goodguys Car Show, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Iowa State Fair in the heart of Des Moines, IA into a
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jul 04 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/goodguys-car-show/2300026140368818
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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  - **Categories**: car-shows, contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Riley Green at Iowa State Fair
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Riley Green at Iowa State Fair, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA sets the sta
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/riley-green-at-iowa-state-fair/2400029626094822
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Goodguys Car Show - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Iowa State Fair Grandstand
🏠 Address: 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5952, -93.5509🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Goodguys Car Show - Des Moines, where extraordinary moments await!
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Jul 05 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/goodguys-car-show-des-moines/3200029321057911
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Grandstand
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  - **Categories**: car-shows

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  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at TLC  Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Iowa State Fair in dynamic Des Moines, IA, this event will become the ta
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Lil Wayne at Casey's Center
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Lil Wayne at Casey's Center, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Casey's Center in Des Moines, IA sets the stage f
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson – Des Moines
  - **Description**: Lainey Wilson brings her award-winning country sound to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 16, 2026, turning a summer night at the fairgrounds into a full-on #LaineyWilson celebration. Fans can expect a powerful mix of storytelling, twangy guitar
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Iowa State Fair in the heart of Des Moines, IA
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), Capital City PrideFest 2026 (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 05:00 pm at Historic East Village), Lainey Wilson (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), 18th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am at The High Life Lounge), Hardy Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Des Moines in April 2026?
  - **A:** 18th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am at The High Life Lounge), Junk Jubilee (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 am at iowa state fairgrounds 4H building).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Des Moines include Iowa State Fair, Historic East Village, The High Life Lounge.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Des Moines range from USD 48 to USD 70. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Des Moines include Vivid Events, Capital City Pride, Ticket Network Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Des Moines.

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